New #MinistryofJustice data shows a continued rise in applications to deprive #children of their #liberty, with sector leaders warning of fragmented services & a shortage of suitable placements.
Social Work Today news post: Rising use of deprivation of liberty orders highlights gaps in children’s care system.
Rising use of #deprivationofliberty orders highlights gaps in #children’scare system.
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The UK’s #mileageallowance rate for #socialworkers has remained unchanged for over a decade, but despite recent indication that the Treasury would look into the issue – rising fuel costs are necessitating an urgent solution, @basw-uk.bsky.social says.
Social Work Today news post: The Chancellor urged to take immediate action on mileage rates amid rising costs.
#Chancellor urged to take immediate action on #mileagerates amid rising costs.
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Government launches review into deaths of young people leaving #caresystem.
Independent review will examine circumstances behind #careleaver deaths & identify how services can better support vulnerable young people transitioning into adulthood.
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"As a #socialworker I have first-hand experience & I don't think being able to cite #tradeunionlegislation serves a purpose. I think the exam is an arbitrary barrier that's used to be selective about who might be successful. I question the integrity of a ballot publishing endorsed/not endorsed.”
On his priorities, Dave says: “The union is only as healthy as its membership. So firstly, we need to increase our membership.” He adds “for me, it's about creating a healthier membership” & “I think we do that by developing the union contact programme”
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Read our interview with #SocialWorkersUnion #GeneralSecretary candidate #DaveCallow. Gain insight into his priorities & vision for the union. Dave said “everyone wants to feel supported”. The #SWT articles help #SWU members vote.
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A new report from @womensaid.bsky.social has revealed that almost two-thirds of #women seeking #refuge from #domesticabuse are being turned away, as services across the country struggle with chronic underfunding, housing pressures and rising demand.
Social Work Today news post: Two-thirds of DV refuge referrals turned away amid “decades long funding crisis”.
Two-thirds of DV #refuge referrals turned away amid “decades long funding crisis”.
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New #vulnerabilityindex aims to drive earlier support for #at-riskchildren.
Think-tank initiative will use national data to highlight hidden need among #children, #women & #families, aiming to shift policy & funding towards earlier intervention.
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A new @departmentforedu.bsky.social commissioned study, led by Coram & #DrJahnineDavis, will explore the lived experiences of children in #kinship #care across England, placing their voices at the centre of efforts to shape future policy & practice.
New landmark national study to amplify #children’s voices in #kinshipcare.
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#AnnGraham highlighted online harms, fragmented services & pressures of reform, calling for stronger multi-agency working & greater government accountability in #childrensservices.
Social Work Today news post: The new President of the Association of Directors of Children's Services (ADCS) warns of gaps in teenage safeguarding and digital risks.
At the Presidential Reception yesterday, the new President of the #AssociationofDirectorsofChildren'sServices (#ADCS) outlined her priorities, warning of gaps in #teenage #safeguarding & #digital risks.
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#SouthportInquiry finds systemic failures left children exposed to preventable attack
Phase one report highlights missed opportunities, poor information-sharing & lack of accountability across services, prompting renewed calls for earlier intervention & stronger multi-agency working
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Global study exposes unseen scale of #childsexualviolence.
New international research estimates more than 130 million #children experienced #sexualviolence in 2024, prompting urgent calls for coordinated global action.
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Concerns over how #socialworkers’ ongoing competence is assured & the growing backlog of #fitnesstopractise hearings have led the professional standards watchdog to find that #SocialWorkEngland failed to meet two standards in its latest performance review.
#SocialWorkEngland #CPD processes ‘insufficient’, watchdog says.
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Social Work Today’s new story: Children with SEND and care system involvement face greatest odds of criminalisation. New research reveals a need for early intervention and a multi-agency support system.
#Children with #SEND & #care system involvement face greatest odds of criminalisation.
New research reveals a need for early intervention & a multi-agency support system.
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Read Social Work Today's news story - First wave of Young Futures Hubs launches to tackle youth crime and rebuild services.
First wave of #YoungFuturesHubs launches to tackle #youthcrime & rebuild services.
8 new hubs across England aim to reduce #knifecrime & rebuild #youth services by providing joined-up support for young people in high-need areas.
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"As a #socialworker I have first-hand experience & I don't think being able to cite #tradeunionlegislation serves a purpose. I think the exam is an arbitrary barrier that's used to be selective about who might be successful. I question the integrity of a ballot publishing endorsed/not endorsed.”
Social Work Today releases exclusive interviews with SWU General Secretary candidates Dave Callow and Calum Gallacher
“Our strength comes from the ground”: #CalumGallacher stands for #SWUGeneralSecretary. #SocialWorkToday interviews candidates so #SWU members can make informed choices.
Know how to vote? Read how eligible members can vote via the ballot.
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